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Pair of Antique Table Lamps,gilted Ormolu,hand Painted on Cobalt Blue.
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Pair of Antique Table Lamps,gilted Ormolu,hand Painted on Cobalt Blue.

1900 - 1920
Description

Fabulous Pair Of Antique Gilted Ormolu, Sevres Design, Hand Painted On Cobalt Blue Table Lamps

Circa 1900

Re wired and pat tested.

Beautiful shades.

55cms tall x 13cms x 13cms

Date of Manufacture

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated these French Porcelain Table Lamps to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08747047
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Hand-painted romantic panels and woodland scenes: decorative painting of the turn of the century.
Cobalt ground with raised gilt scrolling: rich ornamentation typical of period revival porcelain.
Cast brass plinth bases: metalwork mounting common to late Victorian and Edwardian urns.
Brass lamp fittings and switched lampholders: later electrical conversion of the porcelain bodies.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1106721
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Description
Fabulous Pair Of Antique Gilted Ormolu, Sevres Design, Hand Painted On Cobalt Blue Table Lamps

Circa 1900

Re wired and pat tested.

Beautiful shades.

55cms tall x 13cms x 13cms

Date of Manufacture

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated these French Porcelain Table Lamps to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 08747047
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Hand-painted romantic panels and woodland scenes: decorative painting of the turn of the century.
Cobalt ground with raised gilt scrolling: rich ornamentation typical of period revival porcelain.
Cast brass plinth bases: metalwork mounting common to late Victorian and Edwardian urns.
Brass lamp fittings and switched lampholders: later electrical conversion of the porcelain bodies.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1106721
David Wolfenden Antiques
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A pair of antique French Sevres style porcelain table lamps in rich cobalt blue featuring hand-painted romantic scenes and gilded ormolu mounts.
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Archive I A pair of antique French Sevres style porcelain table lamps in rich cobalt blue featuring hand-painted romantic scenes and gilded ormolu mounts.

Pair of Antique Table Lamps,gilted Ormolu,hand Painted on Cobalt Blue.

Archive II A pair of antique French Sevres style porcelain table lamps in rich cobalt blue featuring hand-painted romantic scenes and gilded ormolu mounts. View II
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David Wolfenden Antiques

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Telephone 028 94 429498 or 07768 128 800
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Antrim
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT41 2JT
United Kingdom
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A pair of antique French Sevres style porcelain table lamps in rich cobalt blue featuring hand-painted romantic scenes and gilded ormolu mounts.
Pair Of Antique Table Lamps,Gilted Ormolu,Hand Painted On Cobalt Blue.
Ref: SA1106721
A pair of antique French Sevres style porcelain table lamps in rich cobalt blue featuring hand-painted romantic scenes and gilded ormolu mounts.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Sevres Style
  • MaterialPorcelain, Ormolu, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourCobalt Blue, Gold
  • MotifsCourting scene reserves, Urn form body, Rocaille gilding, Gilt bronze base
  • SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This pair of antique table lamps belongs to the 1900 period and adopts a French Sevres style. The urn-form bodies are made of porcelain with a rich cobalt blue glaze and hand-painted romantic courting scene reserves, embellished with rocaille gilding and gilt bronze mounts. Each lamp sits on a moulded, multi-sided gilt-bronze base and terminates in an ormolu light fitting with a small finial at the top. The lamps measure 55 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. These pieces find a natural home on a sideboard top, console table, or grand side table in a drawing room or study. They provide warm, decorative accent lighting while contributing a classic, ornate touch to traditional interior schemes. The combination of vibrant blue porcelain and intricate gold decoration makes them well-suited for display in formal reception areas.

FAQs

Sevres style porcelain from this era is renowned for rich ground colours, particularly deep cobalt blue (bleu de Roi), decorated with hand-painted reserves depicting pastoral, romantic, or mythological scenes. These pieces were frequently mounted with gilt bronze or brass fittings to create decorative table lamps.

These lamps were constructed from hard-paste or soft-paste porcelain, painted with fired mineral enamels and mercury gilding. The structural bases, handles, and mounts were crafted from cast bronze or brass, which was heavily gilded using the ormolu process.

Authentic period pieces exhibit fine hand-painted detail with visible brush strokes, rich depth in the glaze, and natural wear to the gilded bronze mounts. Reproductions often display flat transfer-printed images, lightweight cast metals, and modern machine-cut threaded hardware.

Place a pair symmetrically on a large sideboard, marble console table, or mantelpiece to create visual balance. The intense cobalt blue and gold tones contrast effectively against neutral walls, dark wood furniture, or contemporary minimalist decor.

Dust porcelain surfaces gently with a soft dry microfiber cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that can damage enamel glazes or gilded highlights. Electrical components should be periodically inspected and rewired by a qualified technician to ensure safety without compromising the original structure.
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